Staff Air Quality Engineer or Scientist

SLR Consulting • Portland, OR

5d • $55,000 - $75,000

About The Position

We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen. As our new Staff Air Quality Engineer or Scientist, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal. With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years. We’re Making Sustainability Happen. We don’t have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But we’re working on it. We are a consultancy with 4,500+ employees, working on projects in over 125 countries around the world. When you join SLR, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space. We know sustainability starts from within. And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better. We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related scientific field required
• 0-2 years of hands-on related work experience
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, especially the Clean Air Act
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of software
• Possess valid driver’s license
• Ability and willingness to travel by airplane and car, including overnight travel

Nice To Haves

• Attention to detail, including excellent proofreading and writing skills
• Logical and methodical problem solving
• Effective time management of multiple project tasks
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of budgets and deadlines
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Proactive in seeking work tasks
• Strong communication, prioritization, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently complete tasks in support of air quality-related compliance reporting, permitting, stakeholder communication, and field data collection
• Interact with project team members to steward compliance reports and permit applications and through the review process to delivery.
• Understand and utilize compliance tracking and reporting software tools
• Provide technical understanding related to projects (e.g., regulatory requirements, compliance obligations).
• Assist clients with compliance programs.
• Proactively work with SLR project managers to maintain a sustainable workload.
• Short-duration travel to visit project locations and attend meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
• The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $75,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees